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Striker Vokes 'truly gutted' to leave Wycombe

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Sam Vokes is one of six senior players leaving Wycombe Wanderers this summer

Carl Roberts
BBC Sport Wales

Former Wales striker Sam Vokes says he is "truly gutted" to be leaving Wycombe Wanderers after spending four years at Adams Park.

Wycombe announced on Tuesday that Vokes was among six senior players leaving the club at the end of their contracts.

The 35-year-old striker scored 28 goals in his 125 League One appearances for the club after ing from Stoke City in 2021, and has more recently been involved in the Wanderers' coaching team.

Wycombe were knocked out of the League One play-offs by Charlton Athletic after finishing fifth.

"After finding out this morning I'll be leaving this special club after four years, I can only say I'm truly gutted," said Vokes, who is part of the BBC Sounds Feast of Football podcast team.

"I'd always heard about the great culture and good people at the club, so to be brought in by [former manager] Gareth Ainsworth to be part of that group and getting to know the players and staff has been an absolute pleasure.

"When I ed Wycombe, I was desperate for success and to be part of something special. While we've come very close a few times, it's been amazing to create and be part of some truly special moments."

A knee injury and a recent broken arm - picked up in the final regular League One fixture of the season against Stockport County - limited Vokes to seven substitute appearances in the league this season, scoring twice.

In an open letter written to Wycombe fans, Vokes said he had "more to offer on the pitch" but did not give any hints as to his future plans.

Vokes won 64 caps for Wales between 2008 and 2019, scoring 11 goals, including one of the most memorable goals ever scored by a Welshman against Belgium in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

He has also played for Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

Vokes said a recent stint as part of the Wycombe coaching team under interim manager Sam Grace and then Mike Dodds has been "an honour and a huge learning curve".

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank every player, staff member and fan of this club for being part of my journey here at Wycombe," he added.

"I know this club has changed a lot over my four years, but I hope that culture, work-ethic and core values remain and I wish the club every success going forward.

"Up the Chairboys, Vokesy."

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